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TROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Guy Favatella graduated from Utah State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of
Science in Forestry and started working for a hotshot fire crew in the San Gabriel Valley, where he
then realized his calling to work in the fire service; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 1987 Firefighter Favatella began his career with the Los Angeles
County Fire Department and has progressed through the ranks of Paramedic, Engineer, Fire
Inspector, and Captain; and
WHEREAS, having worked as a Fire Captain for 15 years, Captain Favatella has served in
leadership capacity at Station 42 in the City of Rosemead; and
WHEREAS, countless people have been assisted, including the saving of lives, through his
everyday actions often taken at the risk of his own life and well- being; and
WHEREAS, Captain Favatella has demonstrated throughout his life and career a deep sense of
responsibility, pride, community service, and "doing the right thing" whether it be for his family,
community, and the fire service;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Rosemead City Council does hereby congratulate Captain Guy Favatella
for his outstanding career of over 27 years of fire service in the County of Los Angeles (including
service in the City of Rosemead), and extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to him for his
dedicated service to the safety and well -being of this community.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13t day of May, 2014.
William Alarcon, Mayor
Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta, Councilmember
Jean Hall, Councilmember Polly Low, Councilmen
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PROCLAMATION
Public Works Week Proclamation
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of
our citizens' everyday lives, and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the
efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers,
streets and highways, traffic, transportation, public buildings, and solid waste
collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on the
these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning,
designing, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skills of public
works officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public
works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and
understanding of the importance of the work they perform.
NOW THEREFORE, The City of Rosemead City Council, does hereby proclaim the
week of May 18" -24", 2014 as
"National Public Works Week"
In the City of Rosemead, and I call upon all citizens and citizens and civic
organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public
works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day
to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this May 13, 2014.
William Alarcon, Mayor
Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta, Council Member
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Jean Hall, Council Member Polly Low, Council Member
City of 9Kosmead
TROCLAWTWN
National Arbor Day Proclamation
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of
Agriculture a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of
more than a million trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water,
lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air,
produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood, for our homes,
fuel for our fires and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS, trees is our City increase property values, enhance the economic vitality
of business areas, and beautify our community.
I, William Alarcon, Mayor of the City of Rosemead, do hereby recognize and proclaim
the City's participation in "National Arbor Day ", and I call upon all citizens and civic
organizations to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands, and I urge residents to plant and care for trees to help promote the well-
being of this and future generations.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this May 13, 2014.
William Alarcon, Mayor
Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tern
Jean Hall, Council Member
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Polly Low, Council Member
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